Personal Interview
HOW TO DRESS FOR YOUR NEXT SSB PERSONAL INTERVIEW : MEN / WOMEN (PART 2/2)
Women
Three-piece suits, blouse and skirt or slacks, and cardigan twin-sets. Sleeveless shirts should be rejected. Short-sleeved blouses are okay when they are tailor-cut or have features such as a sports collar or double breast design to create a Officer-like look. Skirts can either be long provided it does not create a Cinderella or barn-dance look or short where it falls no shorter than two inches from the knee. Nothing too revealing, please!
Panty-hose or stockings: A must for professional grooming, but nothing with overly fussy patterns. Bring an extra pair, just in case the ones you are wearing run.
Shoes: Closed shoes or pumps with least heels suggest a more professional look. Dark colors are best.
Hair : Hair longer than shoulder length should be worn up or pulled back. Don't let it fall in front of your face and don't keep trying to fix it during the interview. Avoid large hair ornaments and trendy hairstyles.
Make-up: Be subtle; natural is the key word. Light shades of lip coloring and nail polish are recommended.
Jewellery: Be conservative. Studs of gold, silver or pearls are best. Do away with gaudy fashion jewelers, and those that clank and make noise when one moves.
Accessories: Folders and bags should blend well with the total professional look. Women should match their purse with their shoe colour.